Why A Loss Might Be Ok

[Tonymontana45]

http://www.profootball24x7.com/column_view.php?cid=46&id=4193&view=archive



Could a Ravens’ loss on Sunday actually be better for the team’s future?



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[theFRANCHISE]

Financial ramifications aside, no one can really argue that taking a loss would be "ok" -- not even myself, who said in my own thread that I would be ok with the team losing to the Pats.

Everyone wants to see this team go as far as it can, and anything less would be a disappointment. Difference is, it wouldn't be as much of a disappointment to me as it would be to other people.

[bce086]

Don't even care what the articles reasoning is enough to open it.

EVERY teams goal in the league should be to win as many games as possible. If teams started throwing games for whatever reason, it would ruin football. Look at how many complaints the Colts got for pulling their starters and allowing the Jets to sneak in. That's a different story, but along the same premises.

[FerrariFan87]

Very interesting article, but taking a loss is never ok in my opinion. The ultimate goal is holding up the Lombardi trophy. With the young talent already on the team, UFAs will hold off on signing with other teams and give us a shot if we do, in fact, have to wait.

[edreedfromtheu]

I'm posting this before reading the article, I'll admit. I'll read it later.

But the Ravens just made the playoffs. They're IN! We want to win. Only 3 opponents stand between the Ravens and reaching the Super Bowl.

Life will go on after any loss. So in a sense, yes, you could say that it's "okay." But in the aspect of football, no... it's not okay. That would mean the Ravens squandered a great chance.

The one positive that is already set is that the Ravens finally made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. But a run to the organizations 2nd Super Bowl in these playoffs would bring many more positives.

***EDIT***

After reading the article, I really disagree with their thinking. Yes, of course if you don't do well... you're set up better in the draft position. You're set-up better in the fact that your season ends earlier than all the playoff teams, so you can be started on your preparation for the next season while they are all still concentrating on the playoffs of the current season.

But if you're always planning for the future, you're never winning anything. You can only win in the present, you can't win in the future. It's never tomorrow, it's always today. Etc. Etc. Etc.

The whole point is to win Super Bowls. If the Ravens are in the playoffs, that means they have a great shot to win a Super Bowl. 1 out of 6 teams to get there, and then it's a 50/50 shot!

Their chance to win everything this year is much greater than winning it in the future because they haven't made the playoffs in any future seasons. I like my chances being 1 out of 12 teams a lot better than 1 out of 32 teams.

[Perfekt]

i agree with franchise on this one its doesnt matter how far we make it. we want to win it all im ok with just making the playoffs and breaking the curse. hopefully now we are on our way to becoming a elite team.

[Ed_Reed20]

While I want to see this team be good for a long time, I wouldn't be happy with a loss on Sunday.

[JEEPercreepermd]

I say, Let's win it NOW. Who knows what can happen during the offseason and during the course of next season.

[ravensdfan]

Uncapped or capped, the NFL is always going to see that the struggling teams can remain competitive. They are committed to keeping the league competitive and interesting.

I realize that everyone is wondering what an uncapped year will bring and if those with money to squander will "take over" the NFL. Still, if you stop and think about it, this is like saying the Ravens should have begun this season looking to take a loss every game so they could win crucial draft picks. Sounds silly doesn't it?

[reediddy]

uh..really? I hope Ravens fans aren't seriously entertaining this idea, we're in the playoffs, we are gonna give it all we got against the Pats, and whoever else we play. The ultimate goal is always the Super Bowl, we can't concede because of potential gains. Potential is a bad thing to get caught up about. Mark Clayton had potential when he was drafted...look at him now.

[Shadowalker]

I dont care about elite 8s I dont care about caps. As far as Im concerned this is the beginning of the season. Every team is 0-0 and Any Given Sunday (or Saturday)

[D_UP]

Craziness to me a loss is not ok I sat and watched every game this year for someone to say I'd be ok with a loss to pats is crazy there's no such thing as a good loss

[ravens88]

It is NEVER okay to lose.. As a fan I want this team to win and so do they that is why they are one of only a few teams in a position to win the superbowl this season. In hind site you really should hvae titled this thread why a loss wouldnt be as dissapointing.

[Tonymontana45]

I'm not saying I agree, I just wanted to see everyone's opinion. I for one want to win but this is something that for some will take their mind off a loss if one so happens. I'm also a little confused about one part, help me if I misunderstood but if we win and next year is uncapped, it would be harder for us to trade for anyone, such as Marshall unless they get under 3.5 million that year, correct? Does anyone know what he's looking for a year?

[BuckWilds]

The logic behind the article - losing will seem like winning if you squint your eyes and look at it through the corner of your eye - is so very Al Davis-esque.

[ravens_4life]

of course we want our ravens to win. i will be ok with a loss, but we have never beaten this team before ever. the ravens want to win this just as bad as anyone. the pats and colts have given us headaches in the past this is the perfect chance to redeem ourselves. if it was any other team i wouldnt be mad. i just want to beat these teams pats, colts to show the world we are just as good or even better then these 2 teams. a loss will be unacceptable,and the pats are 8-0 in playoff openers. we would go down in history as the first team to beat the pats in a playoff opener.

[shaikh015]

[quote name='D_UP' date='07 January 2010 - 02:51 PM' timestamp='1262893870' post='333269']
Craziness to me a loss is not ok I sat and watched every game this year for someone to say I'd be ok with a loss to pats is crazy there's no such thing as a good loss
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I agree with you a loss is not ok....

[darklight1216]

I don't expect the Ravens to win the Superbowl this year, and I'm proud of them just for making it to the post-season.

That said, I will borrow the immortal words of Herm Lewis, "You play to win the game."

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[beasy2487]

Life is short.

Don't make plans.

Make history.

[ravens88]

from what i understand the teams that finish in the top 8 at the end of the season will not be able to aquire free agents beyond what they lose. Another words if we were to lose this weekend we can still aquire a free agent without losing one. If we win we will not be able to aquire a F/A (Ex. will can only aquire Brandon Marshall if we lose a player of similar value sort of like the rules in compensation draft picks i.e Mark Clayton or Mason)

[McBoller]

Sorry, but a loss is never ok, period.

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[quote name='McBoller' date='09 January 2010 - 09:43 AM' timestamp='1263044629' post='334565']
Sorry, but a loss is never ok, period.
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McB, you are on to something here. Why in heavens-earth would ANY rational sports fan EVER, EVER, EVER contemplate the favorable virtues of a LOSS?

Boy, do I long for the GOOD OLE DAYS when you just went to the ball park, sang the National Anthem, brought a hotdog and coke, and just rooted for the home team to win.

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Well it's consolation more than making it ok.

If you are still alive and in the hunt for that trophy, [i]nothing else[/i] is more important than that. Worry about the positives of a defeat if it occurs! Until then, [b]all eyes on the prize[/b]! 10 teams remain, 8 by the end of the days play...